Brucea javanica (Java Brucea)

Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant with long branches and thin stems
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) showing long stems with serrated green leaves on thin branches

Botanical names: Brucea javanica, Brucea sumatrana

Common names: Java Brucea, Kusam Seeds, Macassar Kerneltree

Family: Simaroubaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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Deciduous shrub bears purplish-black, fleshy bitter fruits having a solitary seed. Has been used for more than 2 centuries in Chinese medicine.


Image gallery: 5 images
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green leaves on a thin branch showing detailed textured edges
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) leaves attach to thin stems with visible veins and pointed ends
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant with small fruits growing on a thin stem branch.
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) branches laden with small round fruits and tiny clusters of light green.
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant branches with small brownish flower clusters in sunlight
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) branches hold tiny brownish flower clusters among serrated green foliage leaves
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) black fruit close up on a thin light green wooden branch
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) clusters of oval black fruit dangling from thin light green woody stems
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green fruit clusters on branches in a close up view
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) round green fruit grouped in small clusters along the woody stems


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